As a designer you look for clients with aesthetics that match your own skillset and preferences. No one wants to be at constant loggerheads with a client, or feel that its like pulling teeth to convey the merits of what seems to you a simple change. Nonetheless, when a designer has a big and bold aesthetic and meets a client who professes the same there can still be challenges, moments when the designer is eager to kick things up a notch while the client is suddenly hesitant. Of course the designer can eat her aesthetic, cave and go with whatever the client proposes. But a designer with any self-respect will want to do what she feels is best for the look of the home. Is there a middle path, a win/win? Yes. Everyone may not 100% of what they originally thought they wanted. But a great compromise can be achieved. There are proven tactics to make this happen. For example, start any project concept that could be a bit more over-the top by tying it to a tried and true favorite, like a color the client adores. Maybe the client kind of wants to go bold, but is also a bit scared. Try going for a dash of boldness in a small area. Instead of redoing the entire living room, go for an alcove. It may embolden her to try more. The most important thing is to have a clear and ongoing dialogue. The client must feel free to ask away. The pro must exude patient and a lack of judgement, always.
Key Takeaways:
- Sometimes designers and clients click on the risk to return design meter. Other times a designer may have to sell a client on a really risky idea design-wise.
- If a designer feels emboldened to suggest something over-the-top it helps to tie the concept to a client’s favorite color.
- If a designer truly believes a bold statement will add needed wow, then it’s time for a calm dialogue, wherein lots of client questions and no judging from the designer sets the tone.
“Going bold in smaller spaces creates an element of surprise—a moment for your guests to discover and for you to enjoy in small moments, Feldman notes.”
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